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The inspiring heroism of Aaron Swartz

The internet freedom activist committed suicide on Friday at age 26, but his life was driven by courage and passion Aaron Swartz,...

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For the children …

Presented by Bob Brown to an overflowing crowd at the Lindisfarne Citizens’ Activities Centre, Hobart on Sunday, 23rd December 2012. Firstly, I...

Environmental Movement Loses a Champion 5

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Environmental Movement Loses a Champion

The Minister for Community Development, Cassy O’Connor today expressed her deep sadness at the passing of Helen Gee, a leading Tasmanian conservationist...

From the sublime to the shamefully ridiculous – the Unrepresentative Swill on Vikki Riley 7

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From the sublime to the shamefully ridiculous – the Unrepresentative Swill on Vikki Riley

Vikki Anne Riley One week ago Vikki Riley lay on a Hospital bed fighting for life after a terrible accident. She passed...

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The Lion of The Land

There has been a real sense of sorrow and loss throughout the farming community this week over the death of a man...

Tasmanian farmers mourn a lion, Rod Thirkell-Johnston

The Australian wool and racing industries and Tasmanian agriculture have lost one of their great leaders and thinkers with the death on...

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Gore Vidal and Patrick White

Peter Crockett Gore Vidal Gore Vidal’s recent death might invite some comparison with Australia’s Patrick White, in spite of their many differences....